Baracuda mx8 manual

Products Rebates Parts Videos. Genuine Zodiac Parts Parts. Videos Suction Videos. Ultra-Efficient Suction Pool Cleaning Robot Combat debris with the Zodiac MX8, Ultra-efficient suction pool cleaning robot that cleans faster and more aggressively than any other suction cleaner. Learn More. Frequently Asked Questions Click a frequently asked question below to see the answer.

Cleaner does not move or moves slowly 1. Confirm that the main drain is closed. Check wheel speed to verify proper flow. Check to see if any interior teeth of the tracks are worn. If so, contact your dealer for replacement tracks. Backwash filter and empty pump basket. Check for debris jammed in engine. Check for air in system. If water level in pump basket drops or you see excessive air bubbles in the pump basket or coming from the return lines, there is air in the system. Check hose connections, tighten all fittings at pump and check o-ring at pump basket for wear.

Check the flow regulator valve to make sure that it can move freely with the water flow. Cleaner patterns or does not cover entire pool. Confirm proper hose length for your pool. Count wheel rotations to verify proper flow. Adjust flow if necessary. Ensure return line fittings are directed downward. Add a return diverter if necessary. If the vinyl liner is brittle or has stones, wrinkles, roots or metal corrosion in contact with the underside of the liner, or has damage to the base material or supporting walls, do not install the cleaner before having a qualified professional perform the necessary repairs or liner replacement.

Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. Zodiac will not be responsible for liner damage caused by a cleaner which is in disrepair, pattern removal from a vinyl liner, or a cleaner used in a pool having an aged or deteriorated liner.

Please see Limited Warranty. Contact your builder or retail pool professional for details. After cleaning or backwashing, let the filtration system run for at least five 5 minutes before re-connecting the cleaner.

Wait a minimum of four 4 hours after super chlorination before re-installing the cleaner. For customer service or support: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. Built with proven Baracuda technology, the Baracuda MX 8 is designed and manufactured for easy installation, and years of carefree operation. Before installing the cleaner, please take a few moments to become familiar with its components and to review the items listed under Important Information. Non-Zodiac parts are not made to our specifications.

They may have an adverse effect on the operation of your Baracuda MX 8 or may even damage it. English Like most mechanical devices, the Baracuda MX 8 requires periodic adjustments, routine maintenance, and the replacement of certain hardworking parts.

Be sure to have the Baracuda MX 8 checked occasionally by your local Baracuda dealer or service center. Baracuda MX 8 Complete Cleaner 1. Cleaner Body 7. Hose Float 2. Valve Cuff 9. Twist-Lock Hose Section 4. Twist-Lock 45 Degree Elbow Extended Zodiac Leaf Catcher W Optional device for high debris areas 5. Flow Gauge 6. Manually vacuum the pool, and make sure the pool filter and pump basket are clean. Close the pool main drain line.

English 3. Aim the return line fittings down. Assemble the Hose The hose uses easy twist-lock connectors. Push and twist the connector on each hose section until they lock into position with clicking sound. The hose cuffs have three 3 connection positions. Any of the three 3 positions are sufficient for an air-tight seal. Connect enough hose to reach the farthest point of the pool and then add one more section. Position the hose float on the first hose section, about nine 9 inches from the cleaner head.

Twist lock the quick connector on the end of the hose where the head will be connected. Turn off the pump. Hose 1. Elbow with Twist-lock 2. Connect the elbow to the safety vac wall fitting. Angle the elbow upward towards the water surface. The valve regulates flow to ensure the pool pump and cleaner run properly. It is pre-set at the factory to optimize the performance of the cleaner, but offers three 3 settings to adjust the flow. FlowKeeper Adjustment The lower the setting number, the lower the flow.

To adjust, pull the handle and move setting up or down. The red tab can be used to open the valve and stop the cleaner.